5 Soldiers Killed As Army Vehicle Plunges Into 300-Foot Gorge In J&K

In 2021, India and China saw a significant improvement in their relations after a prolonged standoff in eastern Ladakh, with both countries agreeing to end the military confrontation. Talks between top commanders and the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination led to disengagement at multiple points, creating buffer zones and reaching agreements on patrolling and troop disengagement along the Line of Actual Control. This breakthrough marked a positive shift in the strained ties between the...

In the Barmal district of Paktika province, Pakistan airstrikes have killed at least 15 people, including women and children, with casualties expected to increase. The attacks targeted seven villages, including Laman, where a family of five perished. Reports suggest that Pakistani jets were responsible for the bombings, leading to severe civilian casualties and heightened tensions in the region. Recovery efforts are ongoing, with further investigation needed to determine accountability for the attacks. Full Article

Oleh Kolesnikov, whose father was a Soviet intelligence agent in Cuba and cousin works with the Russian security service, became a prime candidate for wartime espionage. He supplied the Russians with information about military sites and troop movements in his home city of Zaporizhzhia, supporting the concept of the "Russian World" backed by President Putin, but had regrets about civilian casualties and the prolonged devastation caused by the ongoing war in his homeland. Full Article

Border Security Force director general Daljit Singh Chawdhary stated that BSF is utilizing technology solutions in unfenced areas near the Bangladesh border, in addition to patrolling, CCTVs, and floodlights. He mentioned that the unfenced zones are due to extensive riverine areas, but technological solutions like obstacles and floodlights are being used to prevent infiltration. Chawdhary emphasized the collaboration between BSF and Border Guard Bangladesh to ensure border protection and prevent infiltration or exfiltration. Full Article

Goa faces a beef shortage as meat traders strike due to cow vigilante harassment, leading to a disruption in 20-25 tonnes of beef supply crucial for Christmas and New Year. Recent violent altercations at markets have left vendors and vigilantes injured, prompting the call for government protection. The Goa Meat Complex Limited will provide beef during the strike, with Chief Minister Sawant warning against illegal interference as tensions rise for the upcoming festive season. Full...

HFCL has opened a new defence equipment manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, where they will produce technologies like thermal weapon sights, electronic fuzes, radio relay systems, and surveillance radars. The facility, with the capacity to manufacture up to 5,000 thermal weapon sights annually, aims to deliver cutting-edge defence technologies to enhance armed forces' capabilities in critical missions. HFCL's thermal weapon sights are designed for small arms and offer high-resolution imaging features, reflecting the company's...